Waiuku College

ORIENTATION

Upon arrival at the school students participate in a comprehensive orientation programme during the first week of term. Students will meet with the Dean of International Students to discuss their subject options and to assess how their prior learning matches subjects chosen.

PASTORAL CARE

The international student manager is available to students on a daily basis to discuss any issues that may arise and to support the students in their ongoing studies and life in New Zealand. Students are interviewed each term to ensure that they are coping well with their school work and their life in New Zealand.

HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION

Waiuku College arranges homestays, which are carefully selected by our homestay coordinator, for its international students. We offer a selection of town and rural homestays on farms or lifestyle blocks. All homestays are either with walking distance to school or on the school bus route.

The homestay coordinators make regular visits to the homestays to ensure that the student is happy and safe in their living environment. All homestay families are vetted in accordance with the requirements of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.

COURSE AND CAREER GUIDANCE

The Dean of International Students offers ongoing advice to students with regards to their studies and subjects and the Careers Counsellor can offer advice about further studies and careers.

ESOL SUPPORT

If it is determined that students require English language support while studying at the college, ESOL classes (up to 8 hours per week) are available at no extra cost.